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Jailed Iranian Nobel laureate in critical condition

Narges Mohammadi, an Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate and prominent human rights activist, was transferred to a hospital in the city of Zanjan, where she was in prison, after collapsing and losing consciousness on Friday,...

Thailand remains on US trade ‘watch list’

The United States has kept Thailand on its trade watch list for another year, urging stricter enforcement against online piracy platforms and targeting of more small-scale violators of intellectual property.

Airlines have to make sympathy a roundtrip

While the travel circumstances imposed by the war in the Middle East are no fault of the world’s airlines, they are definitely not making it easy to commiserate with their plight.

Tourists pack Koh Chang on long holiday

TRAT - Tourists have been flocking to Koh Chang to enjoy a four-day holiday weekend, resulting in unusually long queues for ferries.

New YouTube AI tool tackles deepfake face theft

YouTube has activated its Likeness Detection Tool, a new system designed to help users identify and report AI-generated deepfake videos that misuse their faces without consent, as the platform steps up efforts to curb...

New YouTube AI tool tackles deepfake face theft

YouTube has activated its Likeness Detection Tool, a new system designed to help users identify and report AI-generated deepfake videos that misuse their faces without consent, as the platform steps up efforts to curb...

PHOTO ESSAY: เขื่อนพูงอย กับความกลัวที่หวนคืน

ข่าวการสร้าง “เขื่อนพูงอย”...

Chiang Mai Homeless Man ‘Confesses’ to Three Brutal Killings

School Van Crashes in Chiang Mai, 14 Injured With Driver in Critical Condition

Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi Moved to House Arrest in Nay Pyi Taw

AI actors and writers not eligible for Oscars: Academy

LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - Actors created with artificial intelligence will not be eligible for an Oscar, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Friday as it launched a crackdown on the use of AI.

Youthful grandeur

'Wouldn't you just die without Mahler?"

Thailand's longevity paradox

Healthcare is often a topic that sparks debates among the 30-something and over-50 set, from discussions over treatments, physicians and insurance policies to preventive care, which has now become an industry of its own.

Dangerous, merciless serial killer caught in Chiang Mai after 2 men were found murdered on Wednesday

Chiang Mai police arrest a suspected serial killer after three homeless men were murdered across two provinces. Two killed in one day. The suspect confessed… ›

Questions over UK tycoon’s death in Pattaya as hearing told that $4 million in crypto assets is missing

$4 million vanishes from dead ASOS tycoon’s Bitcoin days after Pattaya balcony fall, sparking a police probe. It comes amid a family feud and custody… ›

Guru's Weekly Buzz: May 1-7

Guru By Bangkok Post's weekly pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.

Khlong Luang residents threaten to block roads and railway lines due to flood concerns

Thai workers march on Govt House for fair pay, jobs on Labour day

Thai police arrest 3 after Cambodia scam raid returns

Police investigate alleged abuse of 11-year-old in Prachin Buri

Storms damage more than 350 homes in Khon Kaen, evacuation sites prepared

Phi Phi park denies viral claim of new airport plan

Family appeals for A− and O− blood donors ahead of heart surgery

PM launches ‘Thai Helps Thai’ scheme, visits market

Thailand’s NHRC flags VIP prison perks as abuse and bias

Thai police arrest suspect in serial killings of homeless

Israeli Crime Gang Leader Arrested in Koh Samui, Faces Deportation

Suspicious $4M Bitcoin Transfer After ASOS Co-Founder’s Pattaya Death

Thai Birth Certificate Fraud Involving Chinese Spreads as Officials Dig Deeper

Myanmar Ex-Leader Aung San Suu Kyi Moved to House Arrest

Chinese Scammers Use Fake Marriages for Thai Citizenship

Authorities in Thailand have uncovered a scheme in which Chinese criminal groups allegedly recruit Thai men to enter into sham marriages with…

Thai Court Gives Cyanide Serial Killer Additional Life Sentence

Thailand’s Criminal Court on Thursday imposed an additional life sentence on convicted serial killer Sararat “Aem Cyanide”…

ThaiLLM: What you need to know about Thailand’s homegrown AI project

Thailand just launched its own large language model, positioning it as national infrastructure. It’s called ThaiLLM, and it signals a shift in how the country is thinking about AI: less as a tool to import, and more a...

Swedish Finnish man arrested in Pattaya for online fraud exploit targeting hotel guests with damage bill

Swedish-Finnish IT specialist arrested in Pattaya hotel hack scam. 35+ victims targeted with fake damage claims. Police estimate a 100k baht loss as cyber police… ›

Taxi driver gets comeuppance from traffic cop after repeatedly rejecting fares at Don Mueang Airport

Taxi shame caught on camera! Cop busts driver refusing fares near Don Mueang Airport, slaps fines after finding multiple violations and unpaid tickets, as viral… ›

MFA crowns youth winners of “Muslim-Friendly” video competition

Thailand has honored a new generation of storytellers in a video competition designed to showcase the Kingdom as an inclusive, Muslim-friendly destination amid stepped-up efforts to leverage cultural diplomacy and targeted...

The gods must be horny. Olympus puts on a divine Bangkok spectacle every week.

Are you missing out on the classiest sexy night in Bangkok? And, yes, this one’s for the ladies too.

Jason Mraz to play Bangkok for the first time in 7 years in October 2026

Bangkok welcomes a bold puppet theatre festival this June

‘Puppet Slam’ in Bangkok returns, bringing together more than 20 troupes exploring different edges of contemporary puppetry

LHONG 1919 hosts free films, animations and Thai hits this May

From blockbuster spectacle to Thai crowd-pleasers, so it works for mixed groups who can’t quite agree on what to watch

Need a breather? Bangkok adds lakeside deck chairs at Benjakitti Park so you can finally switch off

A free slice of calm in the city centre, where you can unwind without spending a thing

Three Thai shores make the World’s 50 Best Beaches 2026

Among the 50 best beaches, Donald Duck Bay, Paradise Beach and Freedom Beach all make the list

TAT Inspires Travel across Thailand with LISA through 'Feel All the Feelings'

Government Urged to End Military-Led Approach in Deep South as Critics Warn of Prolonged Unrest

Swedish Hacker Arrested Over Pattaya Hotel Scam, 35 Victims Defrauded

Bangkok Heat Index Enters ‘Extreme Danger’ Zone for First Time This Season

BANGKOK — The heat index in Bangkok on Thursday entered the “extreme danger” zone for the first time this season, with “feels like” temperatures reaching or exceeding 52 degrees Celsius, prompting City Hall to...

Thai iced tea cracks world top 10 in TasteAtlas non-alcoholic drinks ranking

Thai iced tea, or cha yen, has been ranked ninth among the world’s best non-alcoholic beverages by TasteAtlas, strengthening Thailand’s food soft-power profile with its creamy texture, sweet taste and signature orange...

Singer D4vd Denies Teen Killing As Court Reveals New Evidence

Thaksin Granted Early Parole, Set To Be Released on May 11

Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been granted parole without the requirement to wear an electronic monitoring…

Cambodia remains in the spotlight as United States meets with Thai officials to stamp out the menace

US crackdown hits ASEAN scam empire as Thai talks expose $6.2 billion fraud ring. Casino tycoon Kok An sanctioned. 10,000 victims found in compounds. UN… ›

PHOTO ESSAY: Phou Ngoy Dam, The Recurring Fear

Fear is spreading downstream. It is now recurring in communities along the Mun and Mekong

FM Sihasak calls for deeper ties among middle powers, ASEAN & EU

Thailand has used this week’s 25th ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting (AEMM) in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam, to reinforce ties with Europe, as well as quietly signal its ambitions ahead of assuming the ASEAN...

Free riverside art hang this May

Browse an art market packed with handmade crafts, paintings and experimental pieces by emerging names

5 Seconds of Summer return to Bangkok

The Australian pop-rock band bring their ‘Everyone’s a star’ tour to UOB Live this November

Bangkok Pride Festival 2026 names six Naruemit ambassadors

Bangkok Pride Festival 2026 will turn Silom Road into a rainbow road on Sunday (May 31, 2026), as Thailand pursues its bid to host WorldPride 2030.

Sri Lanka Arrests 22 Monks Over Drug Smuggling From Thailand

King Charles Reaffirms US-UK Alliance in Congress Address

King Charles III has highlighted the enduring strength of Britain’s “special relationship” with the United States during a landmark address…

Bangkok rolls out new bus stops with clearer route and digital displays

A Bangkok bus stop upgrade project aims to modernise more than 1,100 locations across the city this year, with nearly half set to feature digital displays providing real-time bus arrival information. Bangkok Metropolitan...

17 things to do in Bangkok this weekend (Apr 30-May 3)

Metal, art competitions, bluegrass, community markets, jazz, geek parties, and more.

Free jazz lands at Lumphini Hall on May 3

The line-up runs from rising players to established acts, with sets from Horwang School Big Band (Horwang Music Academy), C asean Consonant and Bangkok Big Band

Jason Mraz returns to Bangkok this October

Eight-city Asia tour lands at BITEC Live after seven-year break

Bangkok takes gold in UNDP gender equality ranking

First Asia-Pacific city to earn top-tier Gender Equality Seal

New chapter for the Andaman: Sawanu Travel unveils Kelly boat and four standout programmes

Elevating Thai marine tourism to premium international standards with the innovative Kelly boat

Thailand Plans 1,000-Baht Exit Fee on Outbound Thai Travellers

Forex trader arrested in Bangkok over banknote scam in Yala

A man accused of using fake banknotes to scam an elderly woman out of 10,000 baht in Yala was arrested in Bangkok yesterday, April 25, after allegedly losing heavily from Forex trading. The Economic Crime Suppression...

Foreign woman falls from Ekkamai condo, note found on bed

Police are investigating a condo fall after an unidentified foreign woman fell to her death from the 11th floor of a Bangkok condominium yesterday, April 25. A mysterious note was also discovered in her room. Khlong Tan...

With new Chinatown location, Cholos opens its third venue in Bangkok

Just in time for Cinco de Mayo.

King’s US Visit To Proceed Amid Heightened Security Concerns

Thailand Intensifies Crackdown on Foreign Nominee Businesses

The government has intensified its crackdown on foreign nominee shareholding structures and suspected money laundering activities, introducing…

Their Majesties open Rama VI centenary at historic Lumphini Park

The ceremony honoured the 100th anniversary of King Vajiravudh’s passing and the centenary of Bangkok’s first public park.

Schoolgirl jumps from moving motorcycle in Bangkok after Bolt rider refuses to stop

A 17 year old schoolgirl jumped from a moving motorcycle in Bangkok after a Bolt rider drove past her destination and refused to stop. Witnesses and motorists helped the female student after she fell at an intersection on...

Bangkok awarded Gold on Gender Equality – first city in Asia

Bangkok becomes the first city in Asia-Pacific to earn UNDP Gold certification for gender equality, scoring 94.8% in its final review

BMA Partners with EEF and Thammasat University to Transform Bangkok into a “Classroom of Life”

On April 23, 2026, Mr. Sanon Wangsrangboon, Deputy Governor of Bangkok, officially launched “LEARN BKK: Everywhere is a Classroom of Life,” a landmark collaboration between the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA),...

BMA Upgrades Sai Mai Waste Station to Closed System to Eliminate Odors

Bangkok’s ‘shadowless’ noon arrives on April 27

Bangkok will see the sun directly overhead at 12.16pm on April 27, though NARIT says it may not be the hottest day

Inside I-Sang, the Bangkok space moving Korean fine dining forward

KFC (Korean fried crab), catfish, hand-cut zucchini noodles: I-Sang is doing modern Korean food its own way, and Bangkok needs it.

Woman says fake police officer ex-boyfriend stole gold from safe

A single mother sought help from a social justice organisation yesterday, April 21, after accusing her former boyfriend of posing as a police officer, borrowing money from her, and stealing gold and cash from her safe. The...

Bangkok and the Netherlands Unveil Electric Boat Prototype: Repurposing Decommissioned Waste Fleet for Sustainable Canal Tourism

BANGKOK (April 21, 2026) — Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok, has officially launched a pioneering electric boat prototype, marking a significant milestone in Bangkok’s energy transition. Developed through a...

Thai woman's Songkran GHB exposure claim investigated as poison centre questions theory

Ramathibodi Poison Centre said the chances of successfully administering gamma-hydroxybutyrate, or GHB, through a water gun were very low after a Thai woman claimed she may have been exposed to the drug during Songkran...

Foreign creator falls in love with Thailand, moves to Bangkok

A foreign content creator has drawn attention online after announcing she has moved to Bangkok, describing the Thai capital as her dream city as she begins a new chapter in Thailand. Louise, who posts on TikTok under the...

20 things to do in Bangkok this weekend (Apr 23-26)

Karaoke, guest shifts, Improv Comedy Death Match, classical music, magic, markets, and more.

Pratunam flyover to close from April 24 for Orange Line construction

Bangkok motorists are being urged to prepare for the closure of the Pratunam flyover from April 24, 2026 to February 11, 2027, with five diversion routes advised.

Foreigner allegedly tries to dodge taxi bill, claiming he forgot his wallet

A foreigner allegedly tried to underpay for a motorcycle taxi ride from Nana to Don Mueang International Airport, claiming he had left his wallet at a hotel. An app-based motorcycle taxi rider posted videos of the incident...

Ekkamai gets a new livehouse club with the opening of Black Rabbit

This isn’t the Black Rabbit you remember.

Woman accuses Chinese client of assault, detention in Bangkok condo

A woman has filed a complaint after allegedly being detained and assaulted at a condominium in Bangkok by a Chinese client she met through entertainment work, with police now investigating the case. The incident, first...